Katharina joined nfpSynergy in February 2020 as a Researcher for the projects team working on design and analysis of bespoke projects. She currently supports our influencer audiences research working on the government and parliamentary awareness monitors (CPM, CCPM) and professionals’ monitors (JAAM, PHM).

Katharina specialises in quantitative research. Before joining nfpSynergy, she worked as a researcher in academia and in the research team of a local mental health charity in London. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Koblenz-Landau (Germany).

Anne-Sophie Liv Data and Research Analyst

Anne-Sophie joined nfpSynergy in May 2017. She currently leads on the Celtic Charity Awareness Monitor (CCAM) whilst also supporting research in the wider Public Audiences team including the Charity Awareness Monitor (CAM).

Becca Thomas Researcher & Media Co-ordinator

Becca is a Researcher & Media Coordinator. She works primarily with the Influencer Audiences team, and oversees the company's newsletter and social media output.

Berni White Head of Finance and People

Berni first joined nfpSynergy as an Admin and Finance Officer in July 2015, providing admin support to the Business Team as well as completing the company's book-keeping. She is now Head of Finance and People.

Cian Murphy Co Managing Director

Cian is Co Managing Director of nfpSynergy alongside Tim Harrison-Byrne. Cian and Tim are responsible for all aspects of nfpSynergy's work.

Heather Sturgess Head of Influencer Audiences Research

Heather joined nfpSynergy in 2016 and heads up our Influencer Audiences team, helping charities evaluate and strengthen their engagement with politicians, journalists and healthcare professionals.

Jemma Smith Data Processor

Jemma has been in the research industry for over 20 years since leaving University and has worked across numerous industry sectors specialising in Charity and Consumer research. Jemma is a part-time Data Processor at nfpSynergy.

Jo Fischl Head of Public Audiences Research

Jo joined nfpSynergy in September 2012 and oversees all our general public audience research including nfpSynergy’s Charity Awareness Monitor. Alongside this she works on a wide range qualitative and quantitative bespoke projects for our clients.

Joe Saxton Driver of Ideas

Joe Saxton is Driver of Ideas at nfpSynergy and its founder. Joe works on a range of specific projects, especially those that look at strategic advice on fundraising or communications, or wider organisational issues.

Max Roche Research Assistant

Max joined nfpSynergy in January 2020 as a Research Assistant. He works with the Influencer Audiences team and helps manage the company media output.

Peter Dawson Researcher

Peter joined nfpSynergy in June 2018 and supports the work undertaken by the Public Audiences team assisting on the production and delivery of the Charity Awareness Monitor.

Rei Kanemura Senior Researcher

Rei joined nfpSynergy in July 2016. She now heads up Families Insight, our research of young children and their parents, and assists with the Charity Awareness Monitor.